Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
She'arim High School
About the School
- The Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy, referred to locally as Berman or The Hebrew Academy, is a coed Modern Orthodox Jewish day school serving the greater Washington area.
- It is in Aspen Hill, Maryland, with a Rockville postal address.
- The school has grades from Pre-K to 12.
- It was founded in 1944.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
She'arim High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1944
Colors
White, Blue, Orange
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is She'arim High School's ranking?
She'arim High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for She'arim High School?
The application deadline for She'arim High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to She'arim High School is Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy (0.0 miles away)
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13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students
Special Education School
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Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students
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13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 348-1323
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Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
4820 Walbridge St
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 2-5 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
12301 Academy Way
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Jewish
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students
Special Education School
4915 Aspen Hill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
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(301) 963-8022
Distance: 2.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys (Catholic)
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Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Jewish
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students
Special Education School
4915 Aspen Hill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students
Special Education School (Jewish)
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 348-1323
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
4820 Walbridge St
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 2-5 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
12301 Academy Way
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students
Jewish
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 962-6400
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
4820 Walbridge St
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 946-7888
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 192 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Extracurriculars: 4
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11810 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 230-9720
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
6125 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 348-3839
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
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